Published date: 19 September 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 September 2024, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£5,407.92 to £5,683.20

Procurement reference

IT-230-8625-WL190924

Published date

19 September 2024

Closing date

25 September 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

3 October 2024

Contract end date

31 December 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Job Title: Cook
Rate of Pay: ?12.18ph
Hours: 27 hours per week (see rota)
Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Bearwood, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HW
Start Date: 3rd October 2024.
Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provide more information about the role.

Brief description:

Fountain Court is a 16 bedded residential unit for people with dementia.

We are looking for a Cook to work 27hrs per week. The role will include leading a small team to ensure that the wellbeing of the service users is maintained by providing well-planned nutritious meals and that special diets are catered for.

The successful candidate will need to operate within the set budget, ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and our 5-star rating is maintained. There are exciting changes to the service we operate at present, which will be an interesting challenge for the post holder as their input and organisational skills will be required.

Candidates must:
- Possess NVQ level 2 or 3 in Food Preparation/Catering and Food Hygiene.
- Have Experience of catering within a commercial or care setting.
- Have knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
- Be over 18 years of age.

Inside IR35
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Candidates must be able to work the hours detailed in the rolling rota. Please find the hours below and the rota attached.

27 hours per week
Week 1: Mon 7.30-3.00 / Tues 7.30-2.30 / Wed 7.30-3.00 / Sat 7.30-2.30
Week 2: Sun 7.30-2.30 / Tues 7.30-3.00 / Wed 7.30-3.00 / Fri 7.30-2.30

Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor.

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From there you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.

To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.
For a Step-by-Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
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The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 4pm.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Wendy Linford

Address

1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

01215693300

Email

wendy_linford@sandwell.gov.uk